Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
esuriences	15	15
esurient	10	10
esuriently	15	15
etagere	9	9
etageres	10	10
etcetera	11	11
etceteras	12	12
etcher	11	11
etchers	12	12
eternal	9	9
eternalize	21	21
eternalized	23	23
eternalizes	22	22
eternalizing	26	26
eternally	14	14
eternalness	14	14
eternals	10	10
eterne	7	7
eternise	9	9
eternised	11	11
eternises	10	10
eternising	14	14
eternities	11	11
eternity	11	11
eternization	23	23